A man is in hospital with serious injuries after a driver is believed to have deliberately driven at him.

The man, who has had to undergo surgery to treat his injuries, was injured at around 7.45pm on Saturday (June 2) in Longmore Road, Hersham .

Surrey Police believe the vehicle involved was driven at the man deliberately and are treating it as a "serious assault".

Officers are investigating and are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at around 7.45pm as they might have important information.

The incident took place in Longmore Road, Hersham (Image: Google Street View)

Detective constable Hannah Clarke, who is investigating the incident, said: "The victim has had to undergo surgery for the injuries he suffered after he was deliberately driven at, and we are treating this as a serious assault.

"I believe there would have been people around at that time and they might have information which could prove extremely useful in helping us work out what happened."

If you have any information about the incident please call 101, quoting crime reference number PR/45180057891.